Tag: Detroit River

Detroit Riverkeeper Dinner: Protecting our region’s greatest asset

March 28, 2012

To most locals, the beautiful Detroit River, our region’s lifeblood, is taken for granted. I, personally, think it’s  one of our most under appreciated assets, especially since it has played a huge role in the history and development of our entire region. It’s also a great recreational gem for sightseeing, watersports and fishing. The Friends … More Detroit Riverkeeper Dinner: Protecting our region’s greatest asset

Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour

July 13, 2011

Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour Sundays: June 24,  Jul 22, Aug 19 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM Bus departs from Hometown History Tours office, 150 Maple, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Early bird special: Order tickets 14 days or more in advance and SAVE 10%! Book tour now An island, marsh, international wildlife refuge, Great Lake, national park, shipping port and more … More Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour

Embrace the wake! Detroit Windsor Tug Race celebrates river’s maritime heritage

May 6, 2010

The normally sedate Detroit River comes alive with roaring diesels and blaring air horns June 19, 2010 when tug boats of all sizes race for glory and trophies in the 32nd annual International Tug Boat Race. The race begins at 1 p.m. at the Ambassador Bridge and runs to the finish line off Windsor’s Dieppe … More Embrace the wake! Detroit Windsor Tug Race celebrates river’s maritime heritage

A labor of love on our Boblo Boat – Detroit Free Press article

October 1, 2009

RESTORATION OF A DETROIT ICON A labor of love on our Boblo boat Dockside tours could be as early as next summer BY JOHN GALLAGHER FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER The Boblo boat Ste. Claire, which sailed through Detroit’s past, is getting ready to sail into its future, too. Thanks to years of volunteer work and … More A labor of love on our Boblo Boat – Detroit Free Press article